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Uncover the Secrets to Fly Tying for Lakes
Many fly fishermen find lakes to be vast, intimidating bodies of water. Trout are fussy, the waters are tough to read, and any number of food items could be on the menu. So what do you do?
In Fly Patterns for Stillwater, Phil Rowley uncovers the riches lakes have to offer the patient angler. Phil has spent countless hours studying the food sources that make up the diet of trout; then set up home aquariums to more closely observe the movement, development, and emergence of these aquatic insects. In this book he explains the link between understanding the food base within a lake and designing effective fly patterns for these environs. He includes: Chironomids, scuds, damselflies, leeches, mayflies, caddisflies, water boatmen and backswimmers, terrestrials, beetles, forage fish, and snails. Each chapter begins with a detailed description of the particular food item outlining its life cycle, relative importance, size, coloration, and habits, then proven patterns are given, describing both materials and tying techniques.
Fly Patterns for Stillwaters, will give you the confidence you need to be a successful stillwater angler.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Long Wait, but worth it!,
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This review is from: Fly Patterns for Stillwater: A Study of Trout Etomology and Tying (Paperback)
This book was excellent in value and content. My number one manual for fly fishing lakes! Every serious fly fisher should own this book! However, I waited an extremely long time (6 months) for Amazon to finally find it and send it, so I was very disappointed in the turnaround time, but the price was right, and I really wasn't in a hurry to have it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book for stillwater fishing,
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This review is from: Fly Patterns for Stillwater: A Study of Trout Etomology and Tying (Paperback)
The subtitle, "A Study of Trout, Entomology and Tying", is very descriptive. Philip Rowley begins with a season by season analysis of the diet of trout found in stillwater in BC and the northwestern US. Taking each of the major categories (chironomids, scuds, damselflies, dragonflies, leeches, mayflies, caddisflies, water boatmen, and "hodgepodge") in turn, he describes its life cycle and gives his thoughts on pattern design. For each category, he illustrates five to twelve flies that he has found to be effective imitations, gives step by step tying instructions, and explains how best to fish each fly. The photographs of the natural insects are excellent. The tying instructions are clear and well illustrated. Many of the patterns are original with Mr. Rowley and all can be tied by tyers of any skill level. I have tied and fished many of these patterns and can vouch for their effectiveness. No matter whether this will be your first book about tying flies for stillwater or an addition to an extensive collection, it is a book you will refer to often.
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4.8 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews) 24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book for stillwater fishing,
By Dr. Howard B. Bandy - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Fly Patterns for Stillwater: A Study of Trout Etomology and Tying (Paperback)
The subtitle, "A Study of Trout, Entomology and Tying", is very descriptive. Philip Rowley begins with a season by season analysis of the diet of trout found in stillwater in BC and the northwestern US. Taking each of the major categories (chironomids, scuds, damselflies, dragonflies, leeches, mayflies, caddisflies, water boatmen, and "hodgepodge") in turn, he describes its life cycle and gives his thoughts on pattern design. For each category, he illustrates five to twelve flies that he has found to be effective imitations, gives step by step tying instructions, and explains how best to fish each fly. The photographs of the natural insects are excellent. The tying instructions are clear and well illustrated. Many of the patterns are original with Mr. Rowley and all can be tied by tyers of any skill level. I have tied and fished many of these patterns and can vouch for their effectiveness. No matter whether this will be your first book about tying flies for stillwater or an addition to an extensive collection, it is a book you will refer to often.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Fly Patterns for Stillwaters,
By Darrell E. Brown - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Fly Patterns for Stillwater: A Study of Trout Etomology and Tying (Paperback)
Complete study of common stillwater insects, their immitations and how to fish them. Well organized in the table of contents for quick review.A reference book that gives you insight on how to approach stillwater fishing and what are productive flies for any season. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Great patterns and advice on how to fish them,
By Chris H. Preston - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Fly Patterns for Stillwater: A Study of Trout Etomology and Tying (Paperback)
Got the book in July and have been very impressed with not only the patterns, but information about the insects being imitated and advice on pattern design. Also advice on how each pattern shjould be fished. I have used some of the patterns already with success and have improved some of my existing patterns using some of the basic premises in the book. Great book for sure, way more than just a book of patterns. These bugs catch fish.Chris Preston |
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